There are about 476 species of wild birds in New York State. These 476 species represent 22 orders and 64 families of birds. The most common birds seen in New York City are Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Dark-Eyed Junco, Song Sparrow, White Throated Sparrow, House Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Black Capped Chickadee, American Goldfinch, Bain Swallow, American Ribon, and Mourning Dove. Other common birds that can be easily seen in the Brooklyn area include pigeons, crows, mute, swans, mallard ducks, brants, canada geese, and red- tailed hawks.
In order to protect raptors New York City Department of Park and Recreation does not use poison in city parks because Raptors prey on rats and if a rat is poison it will poison the bird as well. So New York City Park Department strongly encourages all property owners and managers to use alternate methods of rat control. For example, In 2011 the male from the red-tailed nest in riverside park was killed by rat poison during the nesting season.
Red-tailed hawks is a bird of prey, one of three species known in the United States as the "chickenhawk". Also red-tailed hawk are native to almost all of North america, from Central America through northern Canada. they migrate in spring and fall. They are large birds, from 19 to 25 inches long with an impressive four-foot wingspan, and from 1.5 to 3.5 pound in weight. their plumage ranges from light to dark brown above, and is pale with a darker band on the underside. Male and female birds are similar, although females are up 25 percent larger than males.
Bald Eagle associate with large lakes and rivers, it Feeds primarily on fish and waterfowl. A large massive, long-winged raptor, it measure up to 35 long, with a wingspan of up to 89.The white head and tail occur at about four years of age. Breeds near water, build- ing nests in very large trees (often white pines) in areas of low human disturbance. Winters throughout New York. Wings held flat in flight.
Large fish-eating raptor often seen hovering over large water bodies like rivers, lakes and oceans bays. Dives feet first, sometimes totally submerging itself under water in pursit of its prey. Up to 26 long with a wingspan of up to throat separated by a dark strip.
Crow-sized forest hawk that looks like a hefty version of the sharp-shinned hawk, but with a larger head and a rounder tall with a broader white band. Up to 19 long, with a wingspan of up to 34. eats birds and some mammals, sometimes appearing at backyard bird feeders to consume the avian visitors. Nest have been found in forest in most parks of the state.
Raptors In New York - Khadijah
There are about 476 species of wild birds in New York State. These 476 species represent 22 orders and 64 families of birds. The most common birds seen in New York City are Blue Jay, Northern Cardinal, Dark-Eyed Junco, Song Sparrow, White Throated Sparrow, House Sparrow, Hermit Thrush, Black Capped Chickadee, American Goldfinch, Bain Swallow, American Ribon, and Mourning Dove. Other common birds that can be easily seen in the Brooklyn area include pigeons, crows, mute, swans, mallard ducks, brants, canada geese, and red- tailed hawks.
http://www.examiner.com/article/12-common-backyard-birds-easily-seen-brooklyn
Protecting Raptors From Accidental Poisoning
In order to protect raptors New York City Department of Park and Recreation does not use poison in city parks because Raptors prey on rats and if a rat is poison it will poison the bird as well. So New York City Park Department strongly encourages all property owners and managers to use alternate methods of rat control. For example, In 2011 the male from the red-tailed nest in riverside park was killed by rat poison during the nesting season.
http://www.nycaudubon.org/issues-of-concern/protecting-raptors
About Red-Tailed Hawk
Red-tailed hawks is a bird of prey, one of three species known in the United States as the "chickenhawk". Also red-tailed hawk are native to almost all of North america, from Central America through northern Canada. they migrate in spring and fall. They are large birds, from 19 to 25 inches long with an impressive four-foot wingspan, and from 1.5 to 3.5 pound in weight. their plumage ranges from light to dark brown above, and is pale with a darker band on the underside. Male and female birds are similar, although females are up 25 percent larger than males.
http://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Red-tailed_Hawk
http://nycaudubon.org/red-tailed-hawks-in-nyc
About Bald Eagle
Bald Eagle associate with large lakes and rivers, it Feeds primarily on fish and waterfowl. A large massive, long-winged raptor, it measure up to 35 long, with a wingspan of up to 89.The white head and tail occur at about four years of age. Breeds near water, build- ing nests in very large trees (often white pines) in areas of low human disturbance. Winters throughout New York. Wings held flat in flight.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/raptors.pdf
About Osprey
Large fish-eating raptor often seen hovering over large water bodies like rivers, lakes and oceans bays. Dives feet first, sometimes totally submerging itself under water in pursit of its prey. Up to 26 long with a wingspan of up to throat separated by a dark strip.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/raptors.pdf
About Cooper Hawk
Crow-sized forest hawk that looks like a hefty version of the sharp-shinned hawk, but with a larger head and a rounder tall with a broader white band. Up to 19 long, with a wingspan of up to 34. eats birds and some mammals, sometimes appearing at backyard bird feeders to consume the avian visitors. Nest have been found in forest in most parks of the state.
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/administration_pdf/raptors.pdf